Since 1999, India has launched over 400 satellites and conducted multiple space missions. The Indian government invests approximately €1.5 billion annually in space, a figure that has grown significantly in recent years, placing India among the world’s leading space nations.
A large talent pool combined with a rapidly expanding innovation ecosystem has led to a surge in Indian space startups, doubling in just one year. At the same time, Denmark has launched an ambitious research and innovation strategy aimed at strengthening international collaboration in space technology, including with India.
Denmark has valuable expertise in areas such as AI and machine learning for monitoring agriculture, urban planning, and climate disaster management, all of which are highly sought after in India. These shared ambitions create strong potential for collaboration between Danish and Indian stakeholders.
Innovation Centre Denmark Bangalore's newly released outlook on The Indian Space Sector: Space-based Technology and Infrastructure dives deep into this dynamic ecosystem. The report highlights the remarkable potential for partnerships between Danish and Indian stakeholders, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and space-based applications.
Why this matters for Danish stakeholders
The report emphasizes how Danish companies, researchers, and innovators can leverage India’s expanding talent pool, rising private sector involvement, and regulatory changes to create impactful partnerships. Collaboration between the two countries can result in groundbreaking solutions in areas like Earth observation, climate resilience, and urban development.